Man's Cycling Jerkin by Bestway

Man's Cycling Jerkin

by Bestway
Knitting
Patons Moorland Knitting
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
37-39" and 40-42"
English

“This warm and delightful pullover is knitted with collar, cuffs and Fair Isle cycle design in a contrasting shade - brown and natural were chosen for the original. The neck can be worn open or closed.”

FOR THE 40 TO 42-INCH CHEST SIZE
Measurements:
To suit a 40-42 inch chest ; length, 21½ inches ; sleeve seam, 19 inches (with cuff turned back).

Materials:
Of Patons Moorland Knitting (a thick knitting wool), allow 14 ozs. (400 gr) in brown and 4 ozs. (115 gr) natural ; 1 pair each of No 8 (4 mm) and No 10 (3.25 mm) knitting needles ; a 9-inch zip fastener. (Garment can also be made in 3 ply fingering used double troughout, but allow 2 ozs. less of the main wool.)

Tension:
Over the stocking-stitch, 11 sts. to 2 inches and 7 rows to 1 inch.

THE 37 TO 39-INCH CHEST SIZE
Measurements:

To suit a 37 to 39-inch chest size ; length from shoulder, 19½ inches ; sleeve seam, 19 inches (with cuff turned back).

Materials:
As given for 40 to 42-inch chest size, but No. 9 (3,75 mm) and No. 11 (3 mm) knitting needles instead of No. 8 and No. 10.

Tension:
6 sts. and 8 rows to 1 inch over the stocking-stitch.